DC Comics Newsstand Editions (10/80 - 10/17)

Set Description

- DC Comics started distributing ‘Direct Market Editions’ to comic shops starting in 10/80, which began with issues having words and/or designs in place of the UPC barcode in box on front cover.
- By the 1990’s, Direct Editions showed a UPC barcode box with 'Direct Sales' specifically stated inside the box.

Along with the Direct Edition distribution to comic shops in 10/80, DC simultaneously distributed ‘Newsstand Editions’ (with a regular UPC barcode box) to U.S. newsstands and other shops, for most of their titles. DC Comics Newsstand Editions for some titles continued to be released this way until 10/17.

This set exclusively contains DC Comics Newsstand Editions released between 10/80-present, which can be harder to find in higher grades than their Direct Edition counterparts, due to the fact that newsstand issues have been predominantly handled by non-collectors.

Bronze Age, Copper Age, and Modern key issues are included here. Titles are listed in alphabetical order. 1st appearances, cover appearances, and key storylines are noted in the slot name.

All in this set of U.S. DC Newsstand Editions are CGC 9.8 White Pages.

Set Goals
Would like to complete a number of runs by some of my favorite artists, and key issues. I prefer the look of the Newsstand Edition versions with UPC barcode.